Mixed Old Trade Beads

A gorgeous strand of 83 antique Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads strung on raffia 42″ long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand includes some Millefiori or ‘Thousand Flower’ Beads which were made in Venice, Italy and were one of the most commonly traded beads back in the days of the European Explorers around the 16th century and on. A real mix of colours.